2022 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
99
YDS
542
TD
5
YDS
389
TD
3
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
The Lions' signing of Jamaal Williams last offseason created concerns new coach Dan
Campbell would use a committee backfield rather than giving Swift a chance to win a lead role,
and those concerns wound up being justified. The duo posted nearly identical numbers on the
ground, and Swift only saw more than 14 carries in a game once, when he handled a whopping
33 totes against the Steelers in Week 10. The second-year back was still productive, however,
thanks to steady usage as a receiver. Swift got at least five targets in nine consecutive games to
begin the season and caught at least four passes in eight straight, eventually creeping over
1,000 scrimmage yards despite missing four games with a shoulder injury. Durability has been
an issue for Swift for two straight seasons, so maybe a timeshare is the smart approach, and his
efficiency numbers as a runner were nothing special in 2021. His 1.5 yards after contact per
carry ranked 46th out of 50 running backs with triple-digit carries, although it should be noted
Williams ranked dead last in that category. Detroit didn't make any big changes to its offense
this winter and figures to struggle for wins again in 2022, so while Swift has far more upside,
Williams likely will remain involved to some extent. Read Past Outlooks
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Remains in Lions' plans
Head coach Dan Campbell indicated at the NFL Combine in early March that Detroit has no plans to give up on Swift, Woodward Sports Network reports. "We thought we had a recipe going into the year, and it didn't work out. ... We're going to start all over from scratch again. Let's find another way to help him stay on the field. ... He's too talented to not have out there."
ANALYSIS
Injuries forced Swift to miss three games for the third straight season in 2022, and he's been limited by health concerns in many other games. This continued lack of durability, combined with Detroit upgrading from Jamaal Williams to David Montgomery last week, brings high levels of uncertainty to calculations of Swift's 2023 fantasy value. While Campbell's comments -- which were made before Montgomery's signing -- nonetheless suggest that the Lions know what they have in their big-play running back, it will be interesting to see what the next "recipe" may consist of considering the last one was to put less on Swift's plate (he moved from 11.6 carries and 6.0 targets per game in 2021 to 7.1 carries and 5.0 targets per game in 2022). Until further notice, Swift should generally be considered a high-upside, low-floor fantasy option that gets a considerable boost in value within best-ball formats that use PPR scoring.
Injuries forced Swift to miss three games for the third straight season in 2022, and he's been limited by health concerns in many other games. This continued lack of durability, combined with Detroit upgrading from Jamaal Williams to David Montgomery last week, brings high levels of uncertainty to calculations of Swift's 2023 fantasy value. While Campbell's comments -- which were made before Montgomery's signing -- nonetheless suggest that the Lions know what they have in their big-play running back, it will be interesting to see what the next "recipe" may consist of considering the last one was to put less on Swift's plate (he moved from 11.6 carries and 6.0 targets per game in 2021 to 7.1 carries and 5.0 targets per game in 2022). Until further notice, Swift should generally be considered a high-upside, low-floor fantasy option that gets a considerable boost in value within best-ball formats that use PPR scoring.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do D'Andre Swift's 2022 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
14.1%Positive Run %
80.8%% Yds After Contact
47.4%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
5.1%Touches Per Game
10.5% Snaps w/Touch
39.4%Air Yards Per Game
1.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.06% Team Air Yards
0.6%% Team Targets
12.5%Avg Depth of Target
0.3 YdsCatch Rate
68.6%Drop Rate
5.7%Avg Yds After Catch
9.2% Targeted On Route
29.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 D'Andre Swift Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do D'Andre Swift's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"Weight
208 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
29.88 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
On the surface, Swift's production as a rookie last season was nothing special and paled in comparison to other members of his loaded draft class. He saw only 12 carries through the first four weeks, and just as it seemed as though he was ready to break through in the second half, a concussion cost him a few games and curtailed his momentum. Swift still flashed his upside with some big performances, including 149 scrimmage yards Week 10 against Washington. The 22-year-has good speed (4.48 40) and outstanding vision and agility, and he can do significant damage when he gets the ball in space. It's the changes around him in Detroit that create optimism he'll be able to take a big step forward in 2021, though. Matt Patricia and Darrell Bevell are gone, and new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn and RBs coach/assistant head coach Duce Staley both have track records of putting their running backs in position to succeed. The departure of Kenny Golladay, and swapping out Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff, are also strong indicators that the running game will be the focus of the Lions' attack. Swift did pick up some competition for touches in Jamaal Williams, but both backs have similar skill sets, and creative use of the duo could create some confusion in defenses.
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Avoiding offseason surgery
Swift said Monday that he won't require offseason surgeries to address the ankle or shoulder injuries he played through for most of the 2022 campaign, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Effective as receiving option
Swift had six carries for 25 yards and seven receptions for 61 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over Green Bay.
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Bounce-back effort against Bears
Swift rushed 11 times for 78 yards and one touchdown while catching four of four targets for 39 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 41-10 win over the Bears.
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Backfield at full health
Swift's teammate Jamaal Williams is not listed on the injury report in advance of Sunday's game against Chicago.
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Five touches on Christmas Eve
Swift rushed four times for 12 yards while catching one of five targets for 13 yards during Saturday's loss to Carolina.
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